School in Nature Тeam Volunteer Lab - ESC Camp, Rebuild & Reconnect
NARODNO CHITALISHTE BADESHTE SEGA 2006
SMOLYAN, Bulgaria
Description
The volunteers at our mountain Youth Center will support activities focused on developing youth initiatives, social inclusion, and nature-based non-formal education. They will take part in organizing creative and artistic workshops, eco-projects, outdoor learning experiences, sustainability and solidarity campaigns, as well as initiatives supporting the local rural community. A special focus will be placed on artistic expression and hands-on building with natural materials such as wood, clay, and stone, contributing to the development of the center’s spaces in harmony with the environment. Volunteers will also assist in the daily life of the center – welcoming guests and participants, maintaining shared spaces, preparing materials, gardening, and supporting communication through social media. Working in an international team, they will develop teamwork, leadership, practical craftsmanship, and intercultural competences.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers will work an average of 30 to 35 hours per week. Meals will be provided during all the days. Pocket money are fixed to 205 EUR per month. Volunteers will be accommodated in our center in renovated houses, sharing rooms with other participants. Travel costs will be reimbursed up to a fixed maximum budget (between 180 and 410 EUR), depending on the means of transport and the distance calculated through the Erasmus+ distance calculator. Participants coming from less than 1000 km away will be encouraged to travel by bus or train.
Training during the activity
During the opportunity, volunteers will take part in an introductory training covering the project’s goals, safety, cultural context, and daily tasks. They will join sessions on teamwork, communication, sustainability, and project management. Volunteers will also gain specific skills related to their activities – facilitating youth events, leading creative and environmental workshops, developing media literacy, and working with children and young people. At the end of the project, their acquired competences will be evaluated and recognized through a Youthpass certificate.
Participant profile
→ Aged between 18 and 30 years old; → Permanent residence in a country with no visa requirements for Bulgaria; → Volunteers with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including young people with fewer opportunities; → With a variety of interests and skills – sustainability, permaculture, event organization, project management, youth work, multimedia, etc.; → Willingness to live close to nature and adapt to basic living conditions (shared kitchen, solar shower, limited access to shops and services). Volunteers will live and work in Smolyan, one of the most beautiful mountain towns in Bulgaria, as part of a dynamic international team engaged in youth and ecological initiatives. 📧 If you feel motivated to join, send your CV and a short motivation letter to: lora.abadjieva@gmail.com Оur FB page: NC Future now
Activity dates
From 21/07/2026 to 21/08/2026
Activity location
GUDEVICA , SMOLYAN, Bulgaria
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 15/05/2026 12:22
Project code
2025-1-BG01-ESC51-VTJ-000346937